Futures traders note that volatility indexes are trending lower, enabling steady moves higher in Dow futures for Monday before the New York open. The primary concern for financial markets, Bianco argues, is not the shutdown itself but the suspension of government services that produce vital economic statistics. Applied Materials shares dropped more than 3% in after-hours trading Thursday following a disclosure that new U.S. export restrictions will hit revenue. Dow futures for Monday ticked up by about 75 points overnight, driven by a rally in bank shares following better lending margin guidance from major financial institutions.